Disembarked 4 a.m. & marched to Camp situated on Hill on outskirts of town. Resting. Issue of Maps. Paraded at 7 p.m. & marched to Station and entrained. Had great send off from inhabitants of the Town. Train left at 11 p.m.
The diary of Regimental Sergeant Major George Beck
First World War diaries 100 years from when they were written during campaigns on the Western Front
Excellent project – thank you. It would be good if you could zoom in on the diary image.